the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

dedicated to ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (Katie_McGraw@needham.k12.ma.us and Amanda_Grabel@needham.k12.ma.us)

Bread of Life is a free community meal that nourishes the body and the soul. Anyone in need of a meal and/or companionship is welcome. Bread of Life happens the first and third Tuesdays of every month. Dinner starts promptly at 6 pm. Volunteers are needed to set up, serve, visit, eat(!) and clean up. Hours are 5:30 to 7:30. Contact Cathy Lunetta: cslunetta@gmail.com to get involved.

nonprofit human service agency with offices in Needham and Natick, Massachusetts, providing employment and job training, residential homes, day habilitation, and recreational programs for children and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. (mbolio@charlesrivercenter.org)

Charles River Conservancy

Stewardship, renewal, and enhancement of parklands along the Charles River.

Circle of Hope is a nonprofit organization based in Needham, that aims to provide homeless children, women, and men in Boston and Metro West with clothing and necessities in order to preserve and enhance overall health and personal dignity.

City Year helps to close gaps in high-need schools by supporting students' academic and social-emotional development while also providing schools with the additional capacity to enhance school culture and climate.

mobilizes individuals, businesses, civic, educational and faith-based groups to offer home-prepared food to vulnerable neighbors seeking assistance from human service agencies, students working to improve their lives in after school programs, and families struggling with food insecurity.

to provide year round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuous opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympic athletes and the community.

HHC's mission is to improve the lives of young homeless children in Massachusetts and help their families succeed by providing high-quality early education, opportunities for play, and comprehensive family support services.

We provide schools, childcare programs, community-based organizations, and families in low-income and new-immigrant communities with the resources they need to set Boston’s children on the path to reading success.

provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, prepare for entry into school and community programs, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in the sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Located in Sherborn, MA, this nonprofit charity is dedicated to animal welfare. Students can volunteer "to provide a safe and loving lifelong home for farm animals, to engage with the public to educate about them, and to promote a culture of kindness and connection". Opportunities available for kids as young as age 10 (with guardians) or 14 (on their own, with permission).